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Sanford, NC vs Winter Haven, FL

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 Sanford, NCWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock51.238.1
 Snowfall2.6  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days106.9111.4106.2
 Sunny215  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock92.585.8
 Avg. Jan. Low29.1  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.3581642443
Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 9 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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